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Nara Private Tour - The Five-story Pagoda of Kohfukuji Temple and the Pond of Sarusawa
The Five-story Pagoda of Kohfukuji Temple and the Pond of Sarusawa
Nara Private Tour - At Nara Park
At Nara Park
Nara Private Tour - Nara Park and several deer
Nara Park and several deer
Nara Private Tour - Isuien Garden, a strolling-style landscape garden.
Isuien Garden, a strolling-style landscape garden.
Nara Private Tour - Isuien Garden
Isuien Garden
Nara Private Tour - The South Great Gate to Todaiji Temple and several deer
The South Great Gate to Todaiji Temple and several deer
Nara Private Tour - The Great Buddha Hall of Todaiji Temple
The Great Buddha Hall of Todaiji Temple
Nara Private Tour - Nigatsudo Hall of Todaiji Temple
Nigatsudo Hall of Todaiji Temple
Nara Private Tour - Kasuga Grand Shrine
Kasuga Grand Shrine
Nara Private Tour - Lantern-lit room in one of the Kasuga Grand Shrine buildings
Lantern-lit room in one of the Kasuga Grand Shrine buildings
Nara Private Tour - Sake tasting at a local sake brewery in Nara Machi
Sake tasting at a local sake brewery in Nara Machi

Nara Sightseeing & the World of Buddhist Statuary

Art, Culture, & Historical
Nara Tour Guide - Yoshihisa T.

Joined 2016

Yoshihisa T.
4.97 / 5
(258 reviews)
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Nara
Japanese (Native), English
7 hours
Private tour (only you and Yoshihisa T.)
Up to 5 people

Through this tour you will be intrigued with the charm of Buddhist statuary, which represents people's wishes and prayers. Figures of statues vary according to the development of eras from Asuka period to Muromachi period. At the same time you can visit Nara Park, where you can feed deer. Also you can visit a nice sake tasting place after the tour if you like.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

10:00 AM

Meeting Point

Kintetsu Nara Station or JR Nara Station

Kohfukuji Temple and its national treasure museum

Nara Park ( You can enjoy feeding rice-bran crackers to deer.)

Isuien Garden, a strolling-style landscape garden with two different types of gardens built in different ages.

Todaiji Temple ( the Great Buddha Hall, Nigatsu-do Hall and Hokke-do Hall )

Kasuga Grand Shrine ( Strolling in the cedar forest is very cool and refreshing. )

Local sake tasting at a sake brewery in Nara Machi

Ending Point

Kintetsu Nara Station or JR Nara Station

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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee

What‘s not included

lunch, entrance fee ( ¥3600) for Kohfukuji Temple ( the national treasure house ) Isuien Garden and Todaiji Temple ( the Great Buddha Hall ) and local sake tasting (¥500 or more ) at the sake brewery.

Tour Important Information

This is a walking tour and it is desirable that you wear walking shoes or sneakers. A pet bottle of water is to be carried with you.

Important message from the supplier

It is desirable to carry overseas travel insurance because the guide is not liable for any damage or loss incurred during the tour. It is also requested to bring enough Japanese yen with you because some restaurants and taxis do not accept credit cards.






Cancellation Policy

  • Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
  • 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
  • No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Nara Tour Guide - Yoshihisa T.

Joined 2016

Yoshihisa T.
4.97 / 5
(258 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Yoshihisa T.

Hi. My name is Yoshihisa. Call me "Yoshie", please. It means good or O.K. in Japanese. I live in Joyo City, Kyoto Prefecture, located just in between Kyoto and Nara. I was born and raised in Iga, Mie Prefecture. Iga is a birthplace of ninja and a renowned haiku poet, Matsuo Basho. I might be a descendant of ninja. I aim at becoming a linguistic ninja, following a part of Basho's lifestyle with the incorporation of seasonal changes into my tours. In addition to visiting famous temples and shrines, I invite you to lesser-known places of historic interest.

Once in a month I go hiking or mountain climbing with some friends mainly in mountains surrounding Kyoto and Nara basins. Recently I have got intrigued by the charms of Buddhist statues, which are manifestations of people's wishes and prayers. I also like izakaya (Japanese-style taverns) hopping, tasting delicious dishes and locally brewed sake at reasonable prices. Especially I like communicating with people from home and abroad, talking face to face. Some of the above-mentioned elements are included in my walking tours. I hope you will discover new aspects of cultural and natural beauty in Kansai area through one of my tours which you could never gain otherwise.

One of my favorite phrases that come from Zen Buddhism is Ichigo Ichie or this meeting-but only once in a lifetime. My interpretation goes this way: This place and this moment never cross again. Each and every good encounter, however, lingers on like the sound of a temple bell. Won't you explore a deeper world of Japanese culture in Kyoto, Nara and Osaka with me?

Reviews

One of the best days of our trip

We spent 14 days in Japan and the day with Yoshi was a highlight. This was a full day customized to our interests. We walked A LOT and saw A LOT and learned A LOT. He is a good communicator about history and culture. He knows the best spots to take a picture.. He helped us in the subway stations to get around. We are world travelers I can confidently say he is among the best guides we have ever had.

Glenn A.

Yoshihisa T.

Hi Glenn. Thank you so much for your nice review for my tour in Kyoto. I really had a great time guiding and talking with you and your family since you asked me proper questions at each place we visited. I hope you have returned home safely with lots of good memories of Japan. With best wishes. Yoshie

Best guide ever!

Meeting Yoshi is an experience in itself. His warmth, kindness, and deep knowledge make him truly unique. He’s the kind of person you’d happily spend hours chatting with over sake and sushi as the plates keep coming. Without a doubt, one of the highlights of our trip. If you have the chance, don’t think twice — Yoshi is the right person to guide you through Kyoto.

Juan manuel G.

Yoshihisa T.

Hi Juan. I appreciate your heartwarming comment on my tour in Kyoto. I also had a very pleasant time guiding and talking with you two. I hope our paths will cross again in the near future. Wishing you the best of luck! Yoshie

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